WASHINGTON, Aug 13: The United States "had no involvement" in ousting Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina, the White House said Monday, describing the claim as "simply false."

DHAKA, Aug 6: Families of political prisoners secretly jailed in Bangladesh under the autocratic rule of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina waited desperately Tuesday for news of their relatives, as some of those missing were released.

DHAKA, Aug 5: Protests in Bangladesh that began as student-led demonstrations against government hiring rules in July culminated Monday in the prime minister fleeing and the military announcing it would form an interim government.

DHAKA, Aug 5: Bangladesh's army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman said Monday he would "form an interim government" after the prime minister resigned and fled the capital in the face of overwhelming protests.

DHAKA, July 29: Bangladeshi students called new street protests for Monday after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government ignored an ultimatum to release their leaders and apologise for those killed in deadly unrest.